Senior Manager, CAR-T Operations Support

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Raritan, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, CAR-T Operations Support to join our team in Raritan, NJ. Janssen Pharmaceutical, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Manager, CAR-T Operations Support. Janssen Biotech, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and Legend Biotech USA Inc., have entered into a global, strategic collaboration to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. This innovative strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of two companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy CAR-T platform and investigational treatment. Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring reliable delivery of our high quality Innovative Medicine products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity to be part of the #CAR-T team! The Raritan CAR-T facility manufactures CARVYKTI™, a personalized autologous cell therapy product, in collaboration with our partner Legend Biotech, that is significantly improving the lives of patients with Multiple Myeloma. The manufacturing of this CAR-T therapy takes several days through various processing steps and quality control procedures. Our Raritan, NJ Cell Therapy facility is scaling up operational flows to serve more patients and meet the highest quality standards without compromising manufacturing efficiency. The Senior Manager, CAR-T Operations Support is accountable for supporting the manufacture of CARVYKTI ® for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain, meeting the needs of our customers and patients worldwide. This role will partner with Legend Biotech leadership to oversee Operational Training and Non-Conformance Investigation teams, as well as any additional operations support projects or initiatives that are identified. The leader in this role will sustain an impactful organization through steadfast focus on safety, product quality, capability development and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, focused degree in Science or Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of applicable experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• Proven experience in GMP or regulated environment
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, team‑building capability, with the ability to inspire, engage, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Resilience to address challenges, changes, and unexpected setbacks in a positive way
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence in all directions
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, thriving in a fast paced work environment
• Proficient in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in CAR-T or sterile biological/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience writing or managing non-conformance investigations
• Experience with managing or supporting a training program
• Change management, leading organizations through growth and change

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Operations Support for a personalized cell therapy, supporting both clinical and commercial requirements.
• Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on safety, quality, compliance, operator readiness, cost competitiveness and capacity.
• Lead supervisory and individual contributors working in Operations Training & Investigations, including hiring and developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current roles.
• Partner effectively with all functions including Quality, Operations and Planning to ensure seamless execution of planned activities.
• Develop, coordinate, and drive a vision for Operations Support; be passionate about continuously improving performance, technology utilization, cost competitiveness and program effectiveness.
• Accountable for and foster a culture of regulatory compliance and strong product delivery performance.
• Coach, mentor, and provide development opportunities for all employees in the manufacturing function, building highly capable teams, and developing skills and expertise.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior